Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Rust

Rust is a town in Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 3,577 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints and 18 museums. The must-see places are Rulantica (1 km), Swiss Bobsleigh Run (1 km) and Euro-Mir (1 km).

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Rust, Baden-Württemberg
Rust, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rust at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Freiburg district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 3,577
Coordinates
48.2667° N, 7.7333° E
Places within 50 km
225 (225 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Rust

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rust: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Rust

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Schloss Mahlberg (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rust

76 churches within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rust

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Hünersedel (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Hünersedel · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Totenkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Eichelspitze · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Nimberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Hornberg (Breisgau) · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Geißkopf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~31 km · Must-see

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Museums near Rust

24 museums within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Jüdisches Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Rust

10 parks within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Rulantica (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Rulantica · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~1 km · Must-see
  • Christian Wilhelm Jamm · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cigoland · park · European Collectivity of Alsace · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Queen-Auguste-Victoria-Park · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Kaiserstuhlbad · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Seepark · park · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~37 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rust

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rust. The closest is Ebnet (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Ebnet · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Humbrühl-Rohrmatten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Botanischer Garten · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Gaisenmoos · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Jennetal · sanctuary · Regierungsbezirk Freiburg · ~43 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Rust

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rust
  2. 1 km Swiss Bobsleigh Run · temple, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  3. 1 km Euro-Mir · temple, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  4. 1 km Blue Fire Megacoaster · temple, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  5. 8 km Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand · church, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  6. 7 km Rulantica · park, Regierungsbezirk Freiburg
  7. 1 km Back to Rust

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How to reach Rust

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Rust by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7495Schloss Mahlberg (8 km)
    Churches6276Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3444Hünersedel (24 km)
    Museums1824Jüdisches Museum (23 km)
    Parks1010Rulantica (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens99Ebnet (28 km)
    Other attractions77Pegasus (1 km)
    Treks14Büchereck - Büchereck Parkplatz (41 km)
    Waterfalls34Zweribachwasserfälle (46 km)
    Temples33Swiss Bobsleigh Run (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Mosquée Turque Eyyub-Sultan (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Baggersee (38 km)

    Rust: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rust?

    Rulantica (park, about 1 km), Swiss Bobsleigh Run (temple, about 1 km), Euro-Mir (temple, about 1 km), Pegasus (attraction, about 1 km), Blue Fire Megacoaster (temple, about 1 km), WODAN - Timburcoaster (attraction, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rust?

    225 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 62 churches, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rust?

    Schloss Mahlberg, about 8 km by road; Ehemaliges Kloster Wonnental (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rust?

    Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand, about 8 km by road; St. Peter Und Paul (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rust?

    Hünersedel, about 24 km by road; Totenkopf (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rust?

    Start in Rust, visit Swiss Bobsleigh Run, then Euro-Mir, then Blue Fire Megacoaster, then Wallfahrtskapelle Maria Sand, then Rulantica, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rust?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Rust

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rust’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rust on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.